Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Bites
Only four ingredients needed to make these elegant, yet simple, Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Bites for an appetizer!
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Fall brings on some of my favorite fruits and vegetables: winter squash, Brussels sprouts, figs, and apples. What produce do you look forward to most in the fall? My friends at Sprouts Farmers Market are making the most of the season’s bounty of apples with an “Apple-anche” in the stores’ Produce Department. Pink Lady, Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Golden Delicious, and so many more delicious fall apples to enjoy!
Honeycrisp Apples
Honeycrisp apples have a great crunch and are mildly sweet. I love keeping them on hand for snacking but they also work well in baked goods. They were also the perfect match for the salty prosciutto in this recipe! Fun food fact: the Honeycrisp apple originated in Minnesota.
Apples provide the most nutritional value when left unpeeled since most of the nutrients are found in the skin. An apple is a good source of fiber and vitamin C, helping to keep the doctor away if eaten once a day!
How to Store Apples
Like most fruits, apples left out on the counter will ripen faster than if they are stored in the refrigerator. If storing apples in the fridge, be sure to keep them in a plastic bag. Apples give off a natural gas called ethylene, which can cause other fruits to ripen faster. Ever place an apple next to unripe, green bananas and find that the very next day, the bananas are ripened? That’s the ethylene gas at work!
Okay, let’s talk about these Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Bites!
To assemble, simply place a couple of arugula leaves on top of an apple slice and add a piece of white cheddar cheese…..
…then wrap it in a delicious piece of prosciutto!
Place those babies on a serving tray and watch how quickly they’ll be devoured. Our family usually has some light bites like cheese, crackers, and fruits & veggies out for snacking before we all sit down for the holiday meal. These Prosciutto Wrapped Apple Bites will make a great addition to the appetizer table this year! You could also make these as an easy snack if you have all of the ingredients on hand!
What appetizers does your family usually serve for the holidays?
Only four ingredients needed to make this elegant, yet simple, appetizer! The crisp sweetness of the apple is a perfect match to the salty prosciutto.
Ingredients
3 oz. package sliced prosciutto
3.5 oz. Sprouts brand block white cheddar cheese
2 Honeycrisp apples
1 cup Sprouts brand arugula
Making this for a dinner party – going to lightly drizzle with balsamic glaze ! Great idea – – thanks !!
How do you prevent the apples from turning brown if you make ahead?
You can add a touch of lemon juice if slicing apples in advance but I don’t recommend assembling these any more than 8 hours ahead of serving. Exposure to oxygen is what turns the apples brown so that’s somewhat minimized by topping them with the cheese, prosciutto and arugula and placing on a plate in the fridge, covered with plastic wrap!
This recipe sounds wonderful but I was wondering “Don’t the apples turn brown if you make this appetizer in advnace.”
Hi Linda,
You’re correct that the apples could brown but if exposed to oxygen for a period of time. I suggest that if you need to make them in advance, that you don’t do it more than 8 hours ahead of time, and that you keep the prepared Apple Bites in an airtight container in the fridge. This will help slow down any browning. Lemon juice wouldn’t be a good addition in this case to prevent browning because it won’t taste good with the other ingredients.
IThis recipe looks amazing but I was wondering if the apple turns brown after awhile.
Hi Kathleen–thanks for your question! Yes, eventually the apples will turn brown but this won’t be an immediate reaction. Browning occurs when the surface of the apple is exposed to oxygen, so that is slowed down when the apple is topped with cheese, arugula, and prosciutto. I was able to keep these prepared, in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 8 hours before the appearance changed. Hope that helps!
Use a lemon lime soda pop to toss the apples in. It doesn’t give off an unpleasant taste to the apples.
I was hosting a get-together with some good friends and was looking through recipes for appetizers. This recipe caught my eye, and am I sure glad it did! This recipe is so delicate and delicious, perfect for a girl’s night!
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Oh my! This looks amazing. I love anything with prosciutto and this looks like a great combo. I must try this!
Thank you, Kathryn! It’s a winning combo in my book!
A perfect holiday app!